Sixth, seventh and eighth grade artists show their creative talent and earn top honors.

Hambrick Middle School student Shonease Murphy is one of 14 AISD young artists to earn a Platinum Medal at the 2018 Regional Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (Jr. VASE).

Congratulations to the students who competed at the 2018 Junior Visual Arts Scholastic Event (JrVASE). Several earned Platinum medals and Superior ratings.

A total of 13 school districts comprise the Region 4 event. The students undergo evaluations and personal interviews. The event awarded AISD students with 126 Superior ratings. Out of the regional AISD entries, 14 received Platinum medals.

Students bring works created in their art classes to compete at regional event. Jurors evaluate their work based on a standards-based rubric.

Students must also show their understanding of the art processes. They must be able to relate the processes involved in the development of their work.

Only academically eligible sixth, seventh and eighth grade students can take part. They must also be enrolled in Texas schools. The Regional JrVASE Event is the culminating event for this grade level. There is no State Event for JrVASE.

A panel judges the students’ works in the following key areas:

Technical expertise

Originality of concept

Understanding of the essential elements

Interpretation of the student’s stated intent

Hambrick MS —Artwork by Aimee Mahindaratne.

Professional TAEA members judge each student’s artwork at the competition. They use a rating standard to award based on the quality of the work.

Regional JrVASE Rating System

Rating 4 Superior

Rating 3 Excellent

Rating 2 Average

Rating 1 Below Average

Students compete on three different experience levels depending on the student’s grade level. All sixth grade students take part in Division I (White). Seventh grade students compete in Division II (Red). All eighth grade students along with Pre-AP and IB students vie for honors in Division III (Blue). Students receiving a Superior rating in each division receive an award.

A panel reviews all artwork receiving a Superior rating. A set percentage of artworks with Superior ratings received the coveted Platinum medal. TAEA will post images of these artworks on its website.

Students from every AISD middle school and seven intermediate campuses earned top honors.

Dr. Michaelann Kelley lauded the students’ accomplishments and the work done by art educators. Kelley is the director of visual arts.

Stehlik Intermediate School — Artwork by Denisse Rojas.

“Aldine ISD showcased their creativity, problem solving and especially their artistic voice at JrVASE,” said Kelley. “A total of 93 percent of AISD entries earned a 4 or 3 rating. I‘m proud of the students’ hard work.

“Earning Platinum and Superior ratings is no easy feat,” added Kelley. “It takes a lot of extra work in class and outside of the regular school day. Our art teachers are amazing about working these extra hours to help students recognize their artistic talents.”

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